wildfan2k Posted October 20, 2017 #101 Share Posted October 20, 2017 We are on the Regal Dec 3rd. So will only some staterooms on this cruise get medallions? Very disappointed if we don't get one That is correct. Princess is now saying thru SPRING 2018 only some staterooms will get medallions. Princess sold you a vacation promising all this amazing new technology, and now you won't be getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilfish7 Posted October 20, 2017 #102 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) I spoke with a Princess Rep yesterday, and she informed me that they are hoping to have the majority (if not all) of the ship rolled out by our January 14th cruise. She gave me the whole "we're doing the slow roll out so we can make sure it all works without affecting the entire ship....". Basically it was a non answer,as she stuck to the script. I can see both sides (about rolling it out completely vs a soft roll out), but it's definitely a disappointment that we were told we'd have this new/exciting technology and now told we aren't guaranteed. Edited October 20, 2017 by lilfish7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted October 20, 2017 #103 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I do find it somewhat condescending that they try to say this failure in execution is not a failure but that they are doing it to exceed our expectations! They could meet our expectations by doing what they advertised they would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfan2k Posted October 20, 2017 #104 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I spoke with a Princess Rep yesterday, and she informed me that they are hoping to have the majority (if not all) of the ship rolled out by our January 14th cruise. She gave me the whole "we're doing the slow roll out so we can make sure it all works without affecting the entire ship....". Basically it was a non answer. I can see both sides (about rolling it out vs a soft roll out), but it's definitely a disappointment that we were told we'd have this new/exciting technology and now told we aren't guaranteed. That's funny, because the corporate person (who called me), couldn't say for sure that we would get medallions on our TA in April of 2018 on the Regal. Maybe the "hoping to have" answer you got was just to get you past your final payment due date (in 11 days)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memsailor Posted October 20, 2017 #105 Share Posted October 20, 2017 My feeling is, the whole advertising campaign was geared toward betting people to buy cruises. The technology of the future on your cruise today. Ha! Ha! Yes I booked my December 2017 Cruise based on getting the Medallion technology. May have booked it without, but I booked by cruise within hours of reading about the technology. I definitely wanted to be a part of the experiment. I find it odd, that they announce this just after the final payment time for all the 2017 cruises. I may have cancelled if I have been able. Just seems like poor management decisions. I know I am rambling. I however do feel Princess should have said the first few months would be soft and gradual rollout. I would have been fine with that. If I got a medallion cabin cool. If not oh well. My gut is now telling me this was bait and switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divaofdisney Posted October 20, 2017 #106 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I suppose we will never know. I do know our cabin is not one of those testing the medallions and I’m very sad about it but knowing there’s nothing I can do about it so I guess it’s just time to move on and make it the best cruise possible despite that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilfish7 Posted October 20, 2017 #107 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Probably! They're probably trying to say/do anything to smooth the situation in order to prevent people from cancelling. Not having the Medallion won't make me want to cancel, but I can see where some folks would. I also wonder how they decide who to call to inform of the change. We haven't received any emails or calls yet from Princess to explain the situation. We did book thru a TA, so I'm sure that may have something to do with it. That's funny, because the corporate person (who called me), couldn't say for sure that we would get medallions on our TA in April of 2018 on the Regal.Maybe the "hoping to have" answer you got was just to get you past your final payment due date (in 11 days)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 20, 2017 #108 Share Posted October 20, 2017 That is correct. Princess is now saying thru SPRING 2018 only some staterooms will get medallions. Princess sold you a vacation promising all this amazing new technology, and now you won't be getting it. I was looking for the royal deck plan earlier. I noticed today on the royal page: https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/rp-royal-princess/ INTRODUCING OCEAN MEDALLION™ Debuts on Royal Princess® January 2018 Seems a little disingenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latserrof Posted October 21, 2017 #109 Share Posted October 21, 2017 "I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I cannot do that. I cannot let you in your room right now." C'mon, open the door. It's me -- Dave. DAVE. I'M DAVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latserrof Posted October 21, 2017 #110 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I am on the first 3 Medallion So if, as another poster reported, one could get $500 for not being selected, it's in effect costing you $1500 for the privilege of carrying around the gizmo. Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanieCaper Posted October 21, 2017 #111 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I called today and I was given the same story. Testing before a huge roll out. They noted on my file that I would like to volunteer and if selected I would be called. Blah Blah. Not offered any OBC as other people have claimed to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 21, 2017 #112 Share Posted October 21, 2017 C'mon, open the door. It's me -- Dave. DAVE. I'M DAVE! Dave don’t give up there’s a Ocean Medallion in there..:) Dave on The Rowboat everyone receive a Rowboat MEDALLION :cool:. The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted October 21, 2017 #113 Share Posted October 21, 2017 So if, as another poster reported, one could get $500 for not being selected, it's in effect costing you $1500 for the privilege of carrying around the gizmo. Is it worth it? They got $500 because they got $100 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 21, 2017 #114 Share Posted October 21, 2017 but it's definitely a disappointment that we were told we'd have this new/exciting technology and now told we aren't guaranteed. Sounds a lot like the princess messenger app. So wonderful that it was withdrawn from the iTunes store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted October 21, 2017 #115 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We are Regal now and disembarking this morning. This Emerald cabin will have Medallion. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divaofdisney Posted October 21, 2017 #116 Share Posted October 21, 2017 So are we to assume that only those on Emerald deck in spots will have the Medallion? I don't think anybody really knows what the heck is going on. I suppose as long as I can get in and out of my room and use my card to make purchases onboard, then I will be fine. It would have just been nice to see and experience this new technology. It is so frustrating to get different stories from different people and with alot of us sailing in December have not heard of anyone on our sailing on 12/10 that will be testing it! I truly wonder exactly where these pods of cabins are?? Oh well it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlinbangles Posted October 21, 2017 #117 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We are on the Regal Dec 3rd. So will only some staterooms on this cruise get medallions? Very disappointed if we don't get oneWe are on the same cruise. We also will be disappointed if we don't have *****. However we still will enjoy ourselves and endeavor to find someone who does have it, so we can check it out. :) Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted October 21, 2017 #118 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We will be on Royal in April and I have no problem with not getting the *****. And I'd be happy to get some OBC not to have it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlinbangles Posted October 21, 2017 #119 Share Posted October 21, 2017 So I have called Princess and we will not be one of the ones with Ocean Medallion on December 3. I have only noticed one poster who said he got OBC in the amount of 100 dollars per person. Has anyone else actually got OBC for not getting Ocean Medallion? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcruiser777 Posted October 21, 2017 #120 Share Posted October 21, 2017 They probably stopped giving it now because everyone is calling... we made sure to call as soon as we saw that this happened. Not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick160158 Posted October 21, 2017 #121 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Ok, so i watched the video on Princess.com on the Medallion issue. Sorry, but whats all the fuss about ??? Don't really see what the big deal is with this. Either I'm missing something, or what little they offer, is a total waste of money. I can tie my own shoes, thank you.......they make a reservation for you at a Specialty restaurant ???? That's Very difficult to do....They book a tour for you ??? Again, that's difficult....Why the Bracelet ?? Just have a different color room key. Again, someone fill me in here, as to what the big deal is with this Medallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted October 21, 2017 #122 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Ok, so i watched the video on Princess.com on the Medallion issue. Sorry, but whats all the fuss about ??? Don't really see what the big deal is with this. Either I'm missing something, or what little they offer, is a total waste of money. I can tie my own shoes, thank you.......they make a reservation for you at a Specialty restaurant ???? That's Very difficult to do....They book a tour for you ??? Again, that's difficult....Why the Bracelet ?? Just have a different color room key. Again, someone fill me in here, as to what the big deal is with this Medallion. I'm looking forward to hearing the answer to this as well. I don't get the big deal either but maybe we're missing something? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 21, 2017 #123 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Ok, so i watched the video on Princess.com on the Medallion issue. Sorry, but whats all the fuss about ??? Don't really see what the big deal is with this. Either I'm missing something, or what little they offer, is a total waste of money. I can tie my own shoes, thank you.......they make a reservation for you at a Specialty restaurant ???? That's Very difficult to do....They book a tour for you ??? Again, that's difficult....Why the Bracelet ?? Just have a different color room key. Again, someone fill me in here, as to what the big deal is with this Medallion. It's just a new convenience toy that some people feel cheated out of because they booked a cruise where it was planed to debut. That's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted October 21, 2017 #124 Share Posted October 21, 2017 exciting technology and now told we aren't guaranteed. It's hardly "exciting." Your cruise can be just as fun with or without it as long as you have a positive attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted October 21, 2017 #125 Share Posted October 21, 2017 C'mon, open the door. It's me -- Dave. DAVE. I'M DAVE! Dave's not home ! Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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